Publications by authors named "Carlos Santiago-Pastelin"
Background/objective: Demand for rheumatology care has steadily increased in recent years. The number of specialists in this field, however, seems insufficient. No recent studies have diagnosed the attributes of rheumatology training in Latin America.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To describe the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on Latin American rheumatologists from a professional, economic, and occupational point of view.
Methods: We conducted an observational cross-sectional study using an online survey sent to rheumatologists of each non-English-speaking country member of the Pan American League of Rheumatology Associations (PANLAR). A specific questionnaire was developed.
Article Synopsis
- Studies show that the demand for rheumatology care in Latin America exceeds the growth of the workforce, prompting research into the current situation of rheumatologists in the region.
- A survey assessed data across 19 Latin American countries, revealing an overall ratio of one rheumatologist for every 106,838 inhabitants, with significant disparities between countries such as Uruguay and Nicaragua.
- Findings indicate notable variations in workforce characteristics, including age and compensation, suggesting a need for policies to enhance rheumatologist availability and improve patient care for rheumatic diseases.